Update from Ukraine | Awesome News! Finally! F-16s have arrived to Ukraine

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[rationalpear]

yes, denys, the F-16 were flown in the open to raise morale among soldiers and citizen. the belief that you will win is just as important as the weapons you possess.

[whispermason]

It gives Ukraine a replaceable airplane . It's an airforce. You aren't going to get any more SU-35's, there's a ton of f-16's available. The pilots are actually more valuable than the craft. There are plenty of replacements for the plane.

[marconius]

As a dutch man, it makes me proud with the small part that we're helping Ukraine to get their country back..SLAVA.UKRAINI..

[jgkfkwi]

I live in the Netherlands and that sound definitely is from an F-16.
Proud that my country delivered the first F-16 to Ukraine!

[acemcplane]

Letting your people know that the F-16’s are in Ukraine without telegraphing your punches with an official announcement makes sense. Boosting morale is really important.

[educouchez]

I could imagine the boiling blood of excitement of this chosen one pilot, seeing his nation from the skies for first time inside this beautiful bird.

[alannajones]

I hope that Ukrainians learn to love the sound of the F-16 engines. It is quite unique.

[Sentai]

I can see both sides of "It was wrong to fly the F16's over the city". Like all nations that love to display their power during parades, I see it as no difference. I am sure of these pilots were giving hope and morale the the Ukrainian people. These pilots wanted it posted and pictures on social media to spread the word Ukraine has evolved in it's military. It gives more hope and morale to the people.

[davidsault]

The morale of the public is also important. It is understandable that the front line troops are focused on their needs and consider flying jets over Liviv to be frivolous, but it isn't.

[RobinSmith]

“Now this is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” - W. Churchill.

[malcolmbirkett]

Thank you Netherlands for stepping up and sending Ukraine f16😊 best wishes from the uk

[jameshoopes]

Yay, Netherlands! It’s a small start, but it’s great news. Finally, the beginning. So much hard work left to do, but it’s great news. ✈️🇺🇦

[paulross]

To my mind, it's not necessarily a bad thing if these F16's are paraded around to the general public in Ukraine.
At least they get to familiarise themselves with these strange new planes flying through their skies. That way, it will avoid any potential panic as they could be mistaken for Russian aircraft if viewed for the first time.
Not everyone will know what an F16 looks like.

[jamiesontown]

Right on, it's about bloody time. Not surprising that a 'teaser' of a flight with a touch of 'quiet' is happening. This will drive pukin even crazier than he is already.

[blackterminal]

Thanks Denys. Personally I think it was a good idea to fly the jets to show the public they are there. People need to see something new. It gives hope.

[johnsmithe]

The pic of the helicopter with a cope cage around it is hilarious

[jakkard]

Morale has been the most important component of a war since the beginning of time, without it your armies will run away, your citizens will give up, and your country will wither from the inside.

Your people need to know there is a future ahead, they need to know there is hope.

[knowshet]

My heart is doing a dance for you here in Texas! God bless Ukraine! God bless, sensible people that we have here in the United States for helping in this endeavor with their support. Some calling their politicians sometime every day! I am thankful for everyone whom did their part to help Ukraine!
Thank you people of Ukraine you are fighting our fight! Many People make the mistake of not thinking that This war belongs to all of us? No one on this earth is immune from The Russian infection! Slava, Ukraine! Slava, heroes of Ukraine! The world owes you a debt it can never repay. I pray you understand we the people stand with you? Even when some of our politicians and our less educated populous, don’t? The people who love freedom in this world, respect, and love, Ukraine. God bless Ukraine! Much love from Austin, Texas
PS I apologize for any grammar or punctuation errors. I’ve had a stroke and using voice to text so it makes it hard to correct things. Thank you for understanding.

[jklappenbach]

I hope that Ukrainian pilots are being trained on the Grippen. That's an airframe that can take off from a lot more locations, and was designed for kitbashing airfields and on-the-run logistics.

[ruh]

Hope Ukraine has some Sort of Ability for Underground Hangars for F16